Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Driveshaft

Axle Housing Casting Porosity (Holes in Casting) Repair

CAUTION: To keep the axle's sound characteristics, do not disassemble the carrier. NOTE: Casting porosity is a condition where occasionally gas bubbles will form during the casting process leaving s ...

Driveshaft (Description and Operation)

  NOTE: All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the vehicle, protect the driveshaft to prevent overspray of any undercoating material. The driveshaft has the following features ...

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Installation
1. Inspect the pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and scratches prior to installing the flange. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary. 2. Lubricate the pinion flange splines. Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80 ...

Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s) Scraper, Piston Ring Groove 303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or equivalent CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur. 1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, ...

Cable and Conduit
Removal NOTE: The RH rear is shown, the LH is similar. 1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released. Release the cable tension. For additional ...